Relationships

What I get out of social media

And ways I might find these things elsewhere, off of Instagram

Feb 4 •

Vignettes from a trip to my hometown

Nine nights, three flights, and alllll of the emotions

Jan 30 •

"What do you do?"

Like, as a job?

Jan 16 •

Is Scout a girl's name?

My dog doesn't care about pronouns—but I do care about feeling listened to

Jan 15 •

My ex got married and I went mad

If he has grown into a loving husband to someone else, then could I have been the darkness?

Jan 6 •

Would you go to Mars?

I want to be an animal among animals.

Jan 2 •

Brave on purpose

And a healthy helping of sentimentality at another year's end

Dec 30, 2024 •

The first time I made this drive

We were on our way to move in with Sean. I was 22 years old.

Dec 9, 2024 •

How to feel like a “real” writer (or dog person)

On practicality and romance and one not precluding the other

Dec 2, 2024 •

In pursuit of deep connection with just one creature

“Quality over quantity” applies to my love for animals, too

Nov 26, 2024 •

An ode to an ancient winery dog

Thank you for reminding me to relax. And limit the curmudgeon stuff.

Nov 10, 2024 •

Testing a dog's "commitment to relaxation"

Thoughts about a specific situation I saw in a sit on the dog exercise, culminating in reflections on interacting with our pets as social creatures

Oct 22, 2024 •

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